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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 320.73 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 320.73 and 127.15 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 320.73 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/320.73 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 320.73 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 40,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779.54/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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