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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.26, 1,186.75 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.26, 1,186.75 and 214 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.26 : 1,186.75 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.26/1,186.75 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.26x = 1,186.75 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.26x = 253,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,964.50/791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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