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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.78 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.78 and 84.55 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.78 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.78 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.78 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 27,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,206.50/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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