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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 322.13 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 322.13 and 117.26 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 322.13 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/322.13 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 322.13 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 37,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,772.85/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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