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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 363.15 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 363.15 and 214.76 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 363.15 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/363.15 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 363.15 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 77,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,990.09/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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