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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 321.16 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 321.16 and 77.25 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 321.16 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/321.16 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 321.16 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 24,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,808.68/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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