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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 537.08 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 537.08 and 214.54 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 537.08 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/537.08 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 537.08 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 115,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,221.39/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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