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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 295.91 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 295.91 and 189.43 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 295.91 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/295.91 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 295.91 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 56,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,054.23/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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