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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 296.31 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 296.31 and 186.96 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 296.31 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/296.31 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 296.31 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 55,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,398.12/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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