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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 321.33 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 321.33 and 68.01 is: 102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 321.33 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/321.33 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 321.33 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 21,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853.65/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.00

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