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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 322.20 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 322.20 and 84.86 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 322.20 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/322.20 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 322.20 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 27,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341.89/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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