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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 321.88 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 321.88 and 60.52 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 321.88 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/321.88 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 321.88 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 19,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480.18/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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