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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 321.78 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 321.78 and 75.77 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 321.78 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/321.78 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 321.78 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 24,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381.15/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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