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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 322.11 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 322.11 and 99.20 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 322.11 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/322.11 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 322.11 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 31,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,954.12/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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