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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.34 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.34 and 181.88 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.34 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.34 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.34 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 58,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,443.71/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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