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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 321.64 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 321.64 and 136.96 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 321.64 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/321.64 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 321.64 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 44,051.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051.81/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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