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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 321.34 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 321.34 and 185.95 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 321.34 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/321.34 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 321.34 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 59,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,751.44/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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