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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 296.01 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 296.01 and 183.11 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 296.01 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/296.01 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 296.01 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 54,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200.91/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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