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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 321.63 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 321.63 and 196.78 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 321.63 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/321.63 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 321.63 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 63,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,290.35/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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