Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 321 and 98.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 214, 321 and 98.10 is: 147.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214 : 321 = 98.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214/321 = 98.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214x = 321 × 98.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214x = 31,490.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,490.10/214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147.15
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