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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 295.70 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 295.70 and 191.34 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 295.70 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/295.70 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 295.70 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 56,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,579.24/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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