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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 320.95 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 320.95 and 127.39 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 320.95 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/320.95 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 320.95 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 40,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,885.82/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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