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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.01, 1,188.00 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.01, 1,188.00 and 214.87 is: 322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.01 : 1,188.00 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.01/1,188.00 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.01x = 1,188.00 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.01x = 255,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,264.49/792.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.30

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