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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 321.54 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 321.54 and 116.88 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 321.54 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/321.54 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 321.54 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 37,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,581.60/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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