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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322 and 86.56 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 27,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872.32/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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