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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 322.25 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 322.25 and 68.61 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 322.25 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/322.25 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 322.25 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 22,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109.74/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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