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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.61 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.61 and 128.43 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.61 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.61 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.61 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 41,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,432.16/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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