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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 321.91 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 321.91 and 137.25 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 321.91 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/321.91 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 321.91 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 44,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,181.80/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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