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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 322.38 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 322.38 and 76.12 is: 114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 322.38 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/322.38 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 322.38 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 24,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,539.57/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.16

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