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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 295.26 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 295.26 and 193.88 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 295.26 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/295.26 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 295.26 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 57,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243.53/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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