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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.89 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.89 and 75.83 is: 113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.89 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.89 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.89 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 24,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407.73/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.69

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