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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 321.12 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 321.12 and 137.12 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 321.12 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/321.12 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 321.12 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 44,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,031.97/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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