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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.17, 320.91 and 77.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.17, 320.91 and 77.14 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.17 : 320.91 = 77.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.17/320.91 = 77.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.17x = 320.91 × 77.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.17x = 24,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,755.00/214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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