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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 320.93 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 320.93 and 132.74 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 320.93 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/320.93 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 320.93 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 42,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601.38/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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