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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 396.90 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 396.90 and 214.02 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 396.90 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/396.90 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 396.90 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 84,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,944.54/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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