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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 295.98 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 295.98 and 206.12 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 295.98 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/295.98 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 295.98 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 61,007.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,007.40/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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