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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 321.77 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 321.77 and 127.95 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 321.77 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/321.77 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 321.77 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 41,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170.47/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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