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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 320.13 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 320.13 and 185.76 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 320.13 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/320.13 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 320.13 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 59,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,467.35/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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