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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.73 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.73 and 214.13 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.73 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.73 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.73 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 85,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,162.87/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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