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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.97, 322.48 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.97, 322.48 and 99.53 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.97 : 322.48 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.97/322.48 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.97x = 322.48 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.97x = 32,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,096.16/214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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