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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.51, 321.49 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.51, 321.49 and 185.49 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.51 : 321.49 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.51/321.49 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.51x = 321.49 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.51x = 59,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,633.18/214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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