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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 295.65 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 295.65 and 192.72 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 295.65 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/295.65 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 295.65 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 56,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,977.67/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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