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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.24 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.24 and 77.94 is: 116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.24 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.24 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.24 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 25,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,115.39/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.86

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