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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.03, 320.74 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.03, 320.74 and 127.41 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.03 : 320.74 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.03/320.74 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.03x = 320.74 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.03x = 40,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,865.48/214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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