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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.01, 320.98 and 77.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.01, 320.98 and 77.03 is: 115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.01 : 320.98 = 77.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.01/320.98 = 77.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.01x = 320.98 × 77.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.01x = 24,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,724.90/214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.53

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