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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 385.64 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 385.64 and 214 is: 295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 385.64 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/385.64 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 385.64 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 82,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,526.96/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.63

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