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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.27, 321.54 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.27, 321.54 and 133.16 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.27 : 321.54 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.27/321.54 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.27x = 321.54 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.27x = 42,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817.07/214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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