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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 513.26 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 513.26 and 214.57 is: 296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 513.26 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/513.26 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 513.26 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 110,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,130.20/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.12

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