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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 321.39 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 321.39 and 118.01 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 321.39 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/321.39 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 321.39 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 37,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,925.63/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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