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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.17, 321.26 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.17, 321.26 and 60.12 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.17 : 321.26 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.17/321.26 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.17x = 321.26 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.17x = 19,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,313.85/214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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