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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 322.09 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 322.09 and 99.11 is: 148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 322.09 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/322.09 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 322.09 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 31,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921.64/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.60

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