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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 296.64 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 296.64 and 194.04 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 296.64 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/296.64 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 296.64 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 57,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,560.03/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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