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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.85 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.85 and 187.63 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.85 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.85 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.85 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 60,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,387.44/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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