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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 321.59 and 77.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 321.59 and 77.49 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 321.59 = 77.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/321.59 = 77.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 321.59 × 77.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 24,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,920.20/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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