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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.78, 295.91 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.78, 295.91 and 204.54 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.78 : 295.91 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.78/295.91 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.78x = 295.91 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.78x = 60,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,525.43/214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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