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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 321.33 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 321.33 and 189.23 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 321.33 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/321.33 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 321.33 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 60,803.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,803.67/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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