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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 364.26 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 364.26 and 214.68 is: 296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 364.26 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/364.26 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 364.26 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 78,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,199.34/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.28

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