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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 321.92 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 321.92 and 190.58 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 321.92 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/321.92 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 321.92 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 61,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,352.08/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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