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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.17, 537 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.17, 537 and 214.53 is: 296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.17 : 537 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.17/537 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.17x = 537 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.17x = 115,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,202.61/389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.02

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