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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321.28 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321.28 and 142.08 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321.28 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321.28 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321.28 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 45,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,647.46/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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