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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 322.26 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 322.26 and 86.52 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 322.26 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/322.26 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 322.26 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 27,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,881.94/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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