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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 296.06 and 206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 296.06 and 206.77 is: 285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 296.06 = 206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/296.06 = 206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 296.06 × 206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 61,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,217.21/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.44

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