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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 321.45 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 321.45 and 127.63 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 321.45 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/321.45 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 321.45 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 41,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,026.66/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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