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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 296.31 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 296.31 and 192.12 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 296.31 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/296.31 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 296.31 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 56,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,927.08/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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