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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 322.40 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 322.40 and 106.64 is: 160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 322.40 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/322.40 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 322.40 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 34,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,379.39/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.01

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