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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 536.99 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 536.99 and 214.45 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 536.99 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/536.99 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 536.99 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 115,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,155.09/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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