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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 322.38 and 60.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 322.38 and 60.86 is: 91.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 322.38 = 60.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/322.38 = 60.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 322.38 × 60.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 19,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,620.85/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.29

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