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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 320.40 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 320.40 and 111.20 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 320.40 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/320.40 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 320.40 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 35,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,628.48/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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