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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 321.14 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 321.14 and 75.28 is: 112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 321.14 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/321.14 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 321.14 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 24,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,175.42/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.90

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