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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 321.99 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 321.99 and 111.93 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 321.99 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/321.99 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 321.99 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 36,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,040.34/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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