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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 537.65 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 537.65 and 214.95 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 537.65 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/537.65 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 537.65 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 115,569.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,569.61/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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