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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 319.88 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 319.88 and 186.38 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 319.88 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/319.88 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 319.88 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 59,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,619.23/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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