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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 322.19 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 322.19 and 68.54 is: 102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 322.19 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/322.19 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 322.19 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 22,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080.95/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.81

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