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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 322.14 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 322.14 and 137.51 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 322.14 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/322.14 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 322.14 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 44,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297.58/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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