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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.56 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.56 and 192.44 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.56 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.56 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.56 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 62,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,073.45/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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