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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 321.60 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 321.60 and 142.71 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 321.60 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/321.60 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 321.60 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 45,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,895.54/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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