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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 321.66 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 321.66 and 142.36 is: 213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 321.66 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/321.66 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 321.66 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 45,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,789.91/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.53

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