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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 320.72 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 320.72 and 132.01 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 320.72 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/320.72 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 320.72 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 42,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,338.25/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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