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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 296.30 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 296.30 and 185.42 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 296.30 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/296.30 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 296.30 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 54,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941.15/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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