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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 321.91 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 321.91 and 104.84 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 321.91 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/321.91 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 321.91 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 33,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747.37/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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