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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 295.83 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 295.83 and 175.43 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 295.83 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/295.83 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 295.83 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 51,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,898.20/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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