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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 321.68 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 321.68 and 137.22 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 321.68 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/321.68 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 321.68 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 44,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140.68/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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