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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 320.51 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 320.51 and 193.97 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 320.51 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/320.51 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 320.51 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 62,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166.75/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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