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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 396.73 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 396.73 and 214.16 is: 295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 396.73 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/396.73 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 396.73 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 84,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,961.98/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.35

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