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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 295.47 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 295.47 and 203.73 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 295.47 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/295.47 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 295.47 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 60,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,196.10/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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