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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 536.93 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 536.93 and 214.44 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 536.93 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/536.93 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 536.93 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 115,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,139.27/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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