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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.03, 320.60 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.03, 320.60 and 136.96 is: 205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.03 : 320.60 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.03/320.60 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.03x = 320.60 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.03x = 43,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,909.38/214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.16

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