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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 322.14 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 322.14 and 190.46 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 322.14 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/322.14 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 322.14 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 61,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,354.78/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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