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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 322.34 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 322.34 and 77.94 is: 116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 322.34 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/322.34 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 322.34 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 25,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121.18/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.90

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