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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 295.56 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 295.56 and 189.57 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 295.56 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/295.56 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 295.56 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 56,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,029.31/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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