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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 295.28 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 295.28 and 208.56 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 295.28 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/295.28 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 295.28 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 61,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,583.60/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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