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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 322.19 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 322.19 and 86.50 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 322.19 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/322.19 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 322.19 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 27,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,869.44/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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