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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 296.13 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 296.13 and 191.46 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 296.13 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/296.13 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 296.13 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 56,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,697.05/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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