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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 320.66 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 320.66 and 183.26 is: 274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 320.66 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/320.66 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 320.66 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 58,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,764.72/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.29

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