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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.01, 320.76 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.01, 320.76 and 98.42 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.01 : 320.76 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.01/320.76 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.01x = 320.76 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.01x = 31,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,569.20/214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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