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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 322.32 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 322.32 and 77.93 is: 116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 322.32 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/322.32 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 322.32 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 25,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,118.40/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.87

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