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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 321.19 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 321.19 and 116.63 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 321.19 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/321.19 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 321.19 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 37,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,460.39/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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