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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 320.87 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 320.87 and 192.36 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 320.87 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/320.87 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 320.87 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 61,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,724.24/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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