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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 321.27 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 321.27 and 191.46 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 321.27 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/321.27 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 321.27 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 61,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,510.84/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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