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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 364.14 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 364.14 and 214.52 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 364.14 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/364.14 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 364.14 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 78,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,115.31/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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