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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 320.74 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 320.74 and 197.28 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 320.74 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/320.74 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 320.74 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 63,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,275.09/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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