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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.25, 539.92 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.25, 539.92 and 214.19 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.25 : 539.92 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.25/539.92 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.25x = 539.92 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.25x = 115,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,646.89/391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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