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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 322.14 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 322.14 and 77.86 is: 116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 322.14 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/322.14 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 322.14 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 25,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080.40/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.79

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