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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.00, 320.59 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.00, 320.59 and 105.86 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.00 : 320.59 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.00/320.59 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.00x = 320.59 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.00x = 33,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,938.59/214.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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