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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 321.47 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 321.47 and 127.88 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 321.47 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/321.47 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 321.47 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 41,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,107.34/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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