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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 297 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 297 and 187.47 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 297 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/297 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 297 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 55,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,678.59/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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