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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 321.44 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 321.44 and 128.04 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 321.44 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/321.44 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 321.44 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 41,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,157.18/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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