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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 295.98 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 295.98 and 186.82 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 295.98 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/295.98 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 295.98 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 55,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,294.98/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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