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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 322.79 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 322.79 and 187.61 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 322.79 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/322.79 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 322.79 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 60,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,556.08/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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