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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 295.85 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 295.85 and 183.42 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 295.85 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/295.85 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 295.85 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 54,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,264.81/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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