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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 295.38 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 295.38 and 190.80 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 295.38 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/295.38 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 295.38 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 56,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,358.50/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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