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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 320.58 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 320.58 and 188.22 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 320.58 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/320.58 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 320.58 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 60,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,339.57/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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