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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 321.69 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 321.69 and 127.73 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 321.69 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/321.69 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 321.69 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 41,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,087.86/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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