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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 322.02 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 322.02 and 99.27 is: 148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 322.02 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/322.02 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 322.02 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 31,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,966.93/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.86

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