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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 320.80 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 320.80 and 132.78 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 320.80 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/320.80 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 320.80 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 42,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595.82/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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