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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.96 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.96 and 84.60 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.96 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.96 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.96 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 27,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,237.82/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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