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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.27, 321.40 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.27, 321.40 and 86.02 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.27 : 321.40 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.27/321.40 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.27x = 321.40 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.27x = 27,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,645.37/214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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