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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.15, 321.27 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.15, 321.27 and 183.64 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.15 : 321.27 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.15/321.27 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.15x = 321.27 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.15x = 58,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998.02/214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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