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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.03, 536.87 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.03, 536.87 and 214.38 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.03 : 536.87 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.03/536.87 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.03x = 536.87 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.03x = 115,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,093.12/389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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