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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 296.28 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 296.28 and 205.74 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 296.28 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/296.28 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 296.28 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 60,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,956.65/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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