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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.19 and 60.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.19 and 60.73 is: 91.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.19 = 60.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.19 = 60.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.19 × 60.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 19,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,565.49/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.09

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