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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.01, 321.02 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.01, 321.02 and 179.99 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.01 : 321.02 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.01/321.02 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.01x = 321.02 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.01x = 57,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,777.88/214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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