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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.12 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.12 and 137.10 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.12 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.12 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.12 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 44,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025.55/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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