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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.10, 321.14 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.10, 321.14 and 98.54 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.10 : 321.14 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.10/321.14 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.10x = 321.14 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.10x = 31,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,645.14/214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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