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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 322.26 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 322.26 and 191.09 is: 286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 322.26 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/322.26 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 322.26 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 61,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580.66/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.62

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