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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 320.55 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 320.55 and 132.66 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 320.55 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/320.55 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 320.55 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 42,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524.16/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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