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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.94, 322.16 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.94, 322.16 and 99.29 is: 148.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.94 : 322.16 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.94/322.16 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.94x = 322.16 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.94x = 31,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,985.16/214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.81

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