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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.83, 404.25 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.83, 404.25 and 214.05 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.83 : 404.25 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.83/404.25 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.83x = 404.25 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.83x = 86,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,531.63/292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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