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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 321.84 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 321.84 and 84.69 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 321.84 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/321.84 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 321.84 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 27,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256.58/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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