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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 321.50 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 321.50 and 75.53 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 321.50 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/321.50 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 321.50 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 24,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282.90/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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