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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 320.10 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 320.10 and 191.31 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 320.10 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/320.10 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 320.10 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 61,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,238.33/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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