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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 322.48 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 322.48 and 99.43 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 322.48 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/322.48 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 322.48 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 32,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063.69/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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