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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.14 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.14 and 181.93 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.14 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.14 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.14 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 58,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,425.00/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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