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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.09, 321.18 and 69.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.09, 321.18 and 69.82 is: 104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.09 : 321.18 = 69.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.09/321.18 = 69.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.09x = 321.18 × 69.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.09x = 22,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424.79/214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.74

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