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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 320.97 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 320.97 and 105.46 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 320.97 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/320.97 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 320.97 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 33,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,849.50/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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