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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 320.83 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 320.83 and 83.94 is: 125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 320.83 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/320.83 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 320.83 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 26,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930.47/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.83

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