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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.09, 321.08 and 75.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.09, 321.08 and 75.26 is: 112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.09 : 321.08 = 75.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.09/321.08 = 75.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.09x = 321.08 × 75.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.09x = 24,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,164.91/214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.87

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