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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 296.40 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 296.40 and 203.76 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 296.40 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/296.40 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 296.40 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 60,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,394.46/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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