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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 323.07 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 323.07 and 195.47 is: 294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 323.07 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/323.07 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 323.07 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 63,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,151.36/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.26

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