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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 325.14 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 325.14 and 114.10 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 325.14 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/325.14 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 325.14 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 37,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,098.47/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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