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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 321.54 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 321.54 and 136.27 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 321.54 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/321.54 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 321.54 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 43,816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,816.26/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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