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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 321.86 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 321.86 and 189.04 is: 283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 321.86 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/321.86 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 321.86 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 60,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,844.41/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.45

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