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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.36 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.36 and 137.30 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.36 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.36 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.36 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 44,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122.73/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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