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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.32, 321.42 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.32, 321.42 and 116.76 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.32 : 321.42 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.32/321.42 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.32x = 321.42 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.32x = 37,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529.00/214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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