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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 367.18 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 367.18 and 214.52 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 367.18 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/367.18 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 367.18 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 78,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,767.45/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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