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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 321.57 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 321.57 and 142.17 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 321.57 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/321.57 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 321.57 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 45,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,717.61/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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