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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 322.01 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 322.01 and 187.07 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 322.01 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/322.01 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 322.01 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 60,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,235.87/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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