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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 320.55 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 320.55 and 131.90 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 320.55 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/320.55 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 320.55 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 42,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278.78/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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