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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 321.55 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 321.55 and 84.49 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 321.55 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/321.55 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 321.55 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 27,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167.76/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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