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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 295.61 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 295.61 and 200.61 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 295.61 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/295.61 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 295.61 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 59,301.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301.32/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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