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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 322.13 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 322.13 and 77.80 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 322.13 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/322.13 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 322.13 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 25,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061.71/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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