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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 380.39 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 380.39 and 214 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 380.39 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/380.39 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 380.39 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 81,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,403.46/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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