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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 320.76 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 320.76 and 196.40 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 320.76 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/320.76 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 320.76 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 62,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,995.66/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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