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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.56 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.56 and 133.36 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.56 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.56 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.56 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 42,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883.24/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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