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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 321.31 and 51.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 321.31 and 51.89 is: 77.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 321.31 = 51.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/321.31 = 51.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 321.31 × 51.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 16,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,670.91/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.83

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