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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 320.93 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 320.93 and 132.91 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 320.93 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/320.93 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 320.93 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 42,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652.54/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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