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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.11 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.11 and 188.53 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.11 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.11 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.11 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 60,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,538.87/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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