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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 322.48 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 322.48 and 128.42 is: 192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 322.48 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/322.48 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 322.48 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 41,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412.64/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.63

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