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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 321.24 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 321.24 and 142.26 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 321.24 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/321.24 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 321.24 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 45,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699.60/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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