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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 322.29 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 322.29 and 193.40 is: 290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 322.29 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/322.29 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 322.29 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 62,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,329.27/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.09

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