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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 320.67 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 320.67 and 137.26 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 320.67 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/320.67 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 320.67 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 44,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015.16/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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