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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 321.76 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 321.76 and 62.52 is: 93.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 321.76 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/321.76 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 321.76 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 20,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116.44/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.77

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