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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 321.14 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 321.14 and 128.01 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 321.14 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/321.14 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 321.14 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 41,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,108.01/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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