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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.87, 322.35 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.87, 322.35 and 68.63 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.87 : 322.35 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.87/322.35 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.87x = 322.35 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.87x = 22,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123.69/214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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