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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 320.94 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 320.94 and 98.53 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 320.94 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/320.94 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 320.94 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 31,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621.59/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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