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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 321.81 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 321.81 and 118.51 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 321.81 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/321.81 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 321.81 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 38,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,137.70/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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