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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 321.08 and 77.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 321.08 and 77.11 is: 115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 321.08 = 77.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/321.08 = 77.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 321.08 × 77.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 24,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757.29/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.68

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