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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 322.14 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 322.14 and 60.66 is: 91.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 322.14 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/322.14 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 322.14 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 19,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541.01/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.00

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