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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 320.73 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 320.73 and 128.86 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 320.73 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/320.73 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 320.73 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 41,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,329.27/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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