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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 296.72 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 296.72 and 186.72 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 296.72 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/296.72 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 296.72 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 55,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,403.56/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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