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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.25 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.25 and 98.63 is: 147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.25 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.25 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.25 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 31,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,683.03/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.94

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