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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 321.03 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 321.03 and 137.23 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 321.03 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/321.03 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 321.03 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 44,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054.14/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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