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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.87, 322.53 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.87, 322.53 and 128.30 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.87 : 322.53 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.87/322.53 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.87x = 322.53 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.87x = 41,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,381.41/214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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