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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 321.38 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 321.38 and 116.54 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 321.38 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/321.38 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 321.38 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 37,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,453.63/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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