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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 296.62 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 296.62 and 210.74 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 296.62 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/296.62 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 296.62 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 62,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,509.70/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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