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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 295.14 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 295.14 and 202.50 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 295.14 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/295.14 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 295.14 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 59,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,765.85/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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