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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 525.63 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 525.63 and 215.14 is: 296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 525.63 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/525.63 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 525.63 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 113,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,084.04/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.87

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