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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.39, 321.69 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.39, 321.69 and 133.27 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.39 : 321.69 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.39/321.69 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.39x = 321.69 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.39x = 42,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,871.63/214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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