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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 322.34 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 322.34 and 190.62 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 322.34 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/322.34 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 322.34 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 61,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443.50/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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