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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 321.10 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 321.10 and 141.07 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 321.10 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/321.10 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 321.10 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 45,296.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,296.42/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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