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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.64 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.64 and 129 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.64 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.64 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.64 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 41,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,491.56/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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