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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.69, 295.71 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.69, 295.71 and 186.90 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.69 : 295.71 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.69/295.71 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.69x = 295.71 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.69x = 55,268.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,268.20/214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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