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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.96 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.96 and 84.62 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.96 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.96 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.96 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 27,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244.26/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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