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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 321.53 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 321.53 and 136.99 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 321.53 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/321.53 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 321.53 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 44,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046.39/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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