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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 322.04 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 322.04 and 192.68 is: 289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 322.04 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/322.04 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 322.04 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 62,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,050.75/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.63

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