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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.33, 321.18 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.33, 321.18 and 116.75 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.33 : 321.18 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.33/321.18 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.33x = 321.18 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.33x = 37,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,497.77/214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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