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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 321.44 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 321.44 and 84.40 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 321.44 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/321.44 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 321.44 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 27,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128.31/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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