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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.87, 296.31 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.87, 296.31 and 211.63 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.87 : 296.31 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.87/296.31 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.87x = 296.31 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.87x = 62,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,708.09/214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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