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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 296.06 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 296.06 and 188.60 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 296.06 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/296.06 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 296.06 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 55,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,834.49/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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