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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 322.26 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 322.26 and 194.13 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 322.26 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/322.26 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 322.26 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 62,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,560.33/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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