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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.69, 321.76 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.69, 321.76 and 97.47 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.69 : 321.76 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.69/321.76 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.69x = 321.76 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.69x = 31,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,361.46/214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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