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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.38 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.38 and 77.94 is: 116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.38 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.38 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.38 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 25,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126.30/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.93

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