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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 294.99 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 294.99 and 205.14 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 294.99 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/294.99 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 294.99 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 60,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,514.25/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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