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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.31 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.31 and 86.63 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.31 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.31 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.31 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 27,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,920.32/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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