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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.96 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.96 and 77.64 is: 116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.96 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.96 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.96 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 24,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,996.97/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.44

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