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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 322.52 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 322.52 and 128.45 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 322.52 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/322.52 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 322.52 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 41,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425.44/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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