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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.91, 322.14 and 77.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.91, 322.14 and 77.92 is: 116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.91 : 322.14 = 77.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.91/322.14 = 77.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.91x = 322.14 × 77.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.91x = 25,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100.76/214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.80

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