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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 321.38 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 321.38 and 84.23 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 321.38 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/321.38 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 321.38 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 27,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,067.81/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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