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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.53, 295.94 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.53, 295.94 and 190.92 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.53 : 295.94 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.53/295.94 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.53x = 295.94 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.53x = 56,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,499.91/214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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