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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.27, 321.12 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.27, 321.12 and 116.77 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.27 : 321.12 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.27/321.12 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.27x = 321.12 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.27x = 37,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,497.18/214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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