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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.16, 1,294.74 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.16, 1,294.74 and 213.90 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.16 : 1,294.74 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.16/1,294.74 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.16x = 1,294.74 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.16x = 276,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,944.89/863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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