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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.57, 295.77 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.57, 295.77 and 175.39 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.57 : 295.77 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.57/295.77 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.57x = 295.77 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.57x = 51,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,875.10/214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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