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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.69, 322.02 and 60.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.69, 322.02 and 60.61 is: 90.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.69 : 322.02 = 60.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.69/322.02 = 60.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.69x = 322.02 × 60.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.69x = 19,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517.63/214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.91

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