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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 295.74 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 295.74 and 188.54 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 295.74 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/295.74 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 295.74 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 55,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757.34/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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