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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 321.45 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 321.45 and 192.84 is: 288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 321.45 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/321.45 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 321.45 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 61,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,988.42/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.71

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