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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 321.29 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 321.29 and 98.29 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 321.29 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/321.29 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 321.29 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 31,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,577.50/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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