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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 321.52 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 321.52 and 84.29 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 321.52 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/321.52 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 321.52 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 27,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100.92/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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