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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 320.94 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 320.94 and 178.08 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 320.94 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/320.94 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 320.94 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 57,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,153.00/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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