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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.42, 1,295.07 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.42, 1,295.07 and 214.13 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.42 : 1,295.07 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.42/1,295.07 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.42x = 1,295.07 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.42x = 277,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,306.86/863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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