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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 319.97 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 319.97 and 191.41 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 319.97 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/319.97 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 319.97 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 61,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,245.86/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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