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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 321.99 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 321.99 and 128.31 is: 192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 321.99 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/321.99 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 321.99 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 41,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,314.54/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.30

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