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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 321.44 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 321.44 and 186.23 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 321.44 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/321.44 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 321.44 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 59,859.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,859.23/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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