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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 322.13 and 62.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 322.13 and 62.75 is: 94.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 322.13 = 62.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/322.13 = 62.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 322.13 × 62.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 20,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213.34/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.13

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