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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 295.74 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 295.74 and 195 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 295.74 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/295.74 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 295.74 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 57,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,669.30/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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