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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 322.01 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 322.01 and 116.85 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 322.01 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/322.01 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 322.01 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 37,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,626.28/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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