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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 321.90 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 321.90 and 137.24 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 321.90 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/321.90 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 321.90 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 44,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,176.64/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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