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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.93, 356.43 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.93, 356.43 and 214.19 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.93 : 356.43 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.93/356.43 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.93x = 356.43 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.93x = 76,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,341.96/257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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