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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 321.44 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 321.44 and 137.16 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 321.44 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/321.44 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 321.44 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 44,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,088.71/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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