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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.53, 322.08 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.53, 322.08 and 191.85 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.53 : 322.08 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.53/322.08 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.53x = 322.08 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.53x = 61,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,791.05/214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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