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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.08 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.08 and 86.40 is: 129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.08 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.08 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.08 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 27,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827.71/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.60

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