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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 296.31 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 296.31 and 193.84 is: 267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 296.31 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/296.31 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 296.31 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 57,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,436.73/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.61

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