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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 321.36 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 321.36 and 194.22 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 321.36 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/321.36 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 321.36 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 62,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,414.54/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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