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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 321.63 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 321.63 and 98.88 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 321.63 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/321.63 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 321.63 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 31,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802.77/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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