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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 295.50 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 295.50 and 188.20 is: 259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 295.50 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/295.50 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 295.50 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 55,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,613.10/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.29

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