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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.17 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.17 and 99.37 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.17 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.17 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.17 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 32,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014.03/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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