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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 322.26 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 322.26 and 190.48 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 322.26 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/322.26 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 322.26 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 61,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,384.08/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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