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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 321.48 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 321.48 and 196.08 is: 294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 321.48 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/321.48 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 321.48 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 63,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,035.80/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.20

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