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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 323.96 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 323.96 and 119.76 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 323.96 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/323.96 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 323.96 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 38,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797.45/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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