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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 296.49 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 296.49 and 186.94 is: 258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 296.49 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/296.49 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 296.49 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 55,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,425.84/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.20

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