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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 320.98 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 320.98 and 193.71 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 320.98 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/320.98 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 320.98 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 62,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,176.19/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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