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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 321.23 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 321.23 and 132.06 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 321.23 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/321.23 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 321.23 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 42,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422.27/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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