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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 322.19 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 322.19 and 191.79 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 322.19 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/322.19 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 322.19 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 61,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792.82/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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