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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 321.43 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 321.43 and 68.04 is: 102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 321.43 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/321.43 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 321.43 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 21,868.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,868.49/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.05

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