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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 321.14 and 77.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 321.14 and 77.29 is: 115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 321.14 = 77.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/321.14 = 77.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 321.14 × 77.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 24,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820.30/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.89

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