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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 321.56 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 321.56 and 133.20 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 321.56 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/321.56 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 321.56 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 42,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,831.79/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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