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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.91 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.91 and 60.53 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.91 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.91 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.91 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 19,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484.91/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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