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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 320.98 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 320.98 and 189.98 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 320.98 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/320.98 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 320.98 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 60,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,979.78/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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