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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.09 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.09 and 185.52 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.09 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.09 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.09 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 59,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,568.62/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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