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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 321.36 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 321.36 and 84.25 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 321.36 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/321.36 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 321.36 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 27,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075.14/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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