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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 320.90 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 320.90 and 175.86 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 320.90 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/320.90 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 320.90 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 56,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,432.59/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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