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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 321.60 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 321.60 and 127.64 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 321.60 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/321.60 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 321.60 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 41,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,050.31/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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