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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 322.78 and 100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 322.78 and 100.84 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 322.78 = 100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/322.78 = 100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 322.78 × 100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 32,549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549.14/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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