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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 322.29 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 322.29 and 111.96 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 322.29 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/322.29 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 322.29 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 36,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.59/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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