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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 322.27 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 322.27 and 192.07 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 322.27 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/322.27 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 322.27 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 61,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,898.40/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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