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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 321.18 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 321.18 and 137.19 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 321.18 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/321.18 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 321.18 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 44,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,062.68/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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