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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 295.61 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 295.61 and 199.52 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 295.61 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/295.61 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 295.61 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 58,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,980.11/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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