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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.53 and 85.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.53 and 85.00 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.53 = 85.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.53 = 85.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.53 × 85.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 27,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415.01/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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