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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.91, 540.83 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.91, 540.83 and 214.87 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.91 : 540.83 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.91/540.83 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.91x = 540.83 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.91x = 116,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,208.68/391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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