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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 512.86 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 512.86 and 214.25 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 512.86 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/512.86 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 512.86 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 109,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,880.26/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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