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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.17, 321.17 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.17, 321.17 and 98.57 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.17 : 321.17 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.17/321.17 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.17x = 321.17 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.17x = 31,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,655.63/214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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