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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.63, 512.90 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.63, 512.90 and 214.27 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.63 : 512.90 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.63/512.90 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.63x = 512.90 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.63x = 109,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,899.08/371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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