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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 321.21 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 321.21 and 181.61 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 321.21 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/321.21 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 321.21 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 58,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334.95/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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