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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.17, 295.29 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.17, 295.29 and 209.58 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.17 : 295.29 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.17/295.29 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.17x = 295.29 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.17x = 61,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,886.88/214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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