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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.19, 537.09 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.19, 537.09 and 214.55 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.19 : 537.09 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.19/537.09 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.19x = 537.09 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.19x = 115,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,232.66/389.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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