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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 320.90 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 320.90 and 127.29 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 320.90 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/320.90 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 320.90 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 40,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,846.72/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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