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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 319.96 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 319.96 and 191.89 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 319.96 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/319.96 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 319.96 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 61,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397.12/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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