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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 320.96 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 320.96 and 201.52 is: 301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 320.96 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/320.96 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 320.96 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 64,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,680.76/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.90

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