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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 321.13 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 321.13 and 77.13 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 321.13 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/321.13 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 321.13 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 24,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,768.76/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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