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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 321.53 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 321.53 and 116.99 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 321.53 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/321.53 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 321.53 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 37,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,615.21/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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