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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.91, 322.40 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.91, 322.40 and 84.90 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.91 : 322.40 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.91/322.40 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.91x = 322.40 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.91x = 27,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,371.76/214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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