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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 321.76 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 321.76 and 86.26 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 321.76 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/321.76 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 321.76 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 27,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755.02/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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