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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 321.89 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 321.89 and 132.99 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 321.89 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/321.89 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 321.89 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 42,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807.49/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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