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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.47 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.47 and 137.41 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.47 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.47 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.47 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 44,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173.54/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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