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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.53, 537.54 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.53, 537.54 and 214.87 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.53 : 537.54 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.53/537.54 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.53x = 537.54 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.53x = 115,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,498.53/389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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