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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 403.70 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 403.70 and 214.02 is: 295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 403.70 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/403.70 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 403.70 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 86,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,398.80/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.15

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