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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.55 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.55 and 77.40 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.55 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.55 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.55 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 24,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887.97/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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