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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 295.79 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 295.79 and 185.25 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 295.79 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/295.79 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 295.79 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 54,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,794.17/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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