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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 322.16 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 322.16 and 77.81 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 322.16 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/322.16 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 322.16 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 25,067.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067.27/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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