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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.94, 321.93 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.94, 321.93 and 207.74 is: 311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.94 : 321.93 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.94/321.93 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.94x = 321.93 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.94x = 66,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,877.74/214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.15

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