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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 297.96 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 297.96 and 208.20 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 297.96 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/297.96 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 297.96 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 62,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,035.27/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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