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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 320.18 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 320.18 and 189.28 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 320.18 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/320.18 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 320.18 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 60,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,603.67/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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