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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 321 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 321 and 133.02 is: 199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 321 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/321 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 321 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 42,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699.42/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.40

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