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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 368.15 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 368.15 and 214.59 is: 295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 368.15 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/368.15 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 368.15 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 79,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001.31/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.10

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