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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.46, 321.60 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.46, 321.60 and 104.77 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.46 : 321.60 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.46/321.60 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.46x = 321.60 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.46x = 33,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,694.03/214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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