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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 320.89 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 320.89 and 132.74 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 320.89 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/320.89 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 320.89 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 42,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594.94/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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