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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 321 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 321 and 85.75 is: 128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 321 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/321 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 321 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 27,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525.75/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.63

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