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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.97, 321.69 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.97, 321.69 and 128.36 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.97 : 321.69 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.97/321.69 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.97x = 321.69 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.97x = 41,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290.52/214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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