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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 295.65 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 295.65 and 192.33 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 295.65 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/295.65 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 295.65 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 56,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,862.36/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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