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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 295.44 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 295.44 and 192.62 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 295.44 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/295.44 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 295.44 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 56,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,907.65/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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