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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.43, 295.70 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.43, 295.70 and 183.45 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.43 : 295.70 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.43/295.70 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.43x = 295.70 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.43x = 54,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,246.15/214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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