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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 320.85 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 320.85 and 142.02 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 320.85 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/320.85 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 320.85 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 45,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,567.12/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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