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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 298.40 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 298.40 and 192.74 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 298.40 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/298.40 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 298.40 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 57,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,511.16/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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