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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 320.91 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 320.91 and 98.41 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 320.91 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/320.91 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 320.91 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 31,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,580.75/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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