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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 321.03 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 321.03 and 141.93 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 321.03 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/321.03 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 321.03 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 45,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563.79/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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