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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 321.05 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 321.05 and 137.05 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 321.05 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/321.05 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 321.05 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 43,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999.90/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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