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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 321.85 and 111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 321.85 and 111.89 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 321.85 = 111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/321.85 = 111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 321.85 × 111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 36,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,012.32/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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