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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 296.30 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 296.30 and 193.79 is: 267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 296.30 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/296.30 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 296.30 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 57,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,419.98/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.67

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