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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 321.69 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 321.69 and 195.72 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 321.69 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/321.69 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 321.69 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 62,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,959.34/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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