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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 319.65 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 319.65 and 205.26 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 319.65 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/319.65 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 319.65 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 65,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,611.36/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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