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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.69, 322.03 and 77.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.69, 322.03 and 77.72 is: 116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.69 : 322.03 = 77.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.69/322.03 = 77.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.69x = 322.03 × 77.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.69x = 25,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,028.17/214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.58

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