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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 321.71 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 321.71 and 142.32 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 321.71 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/321.71 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 321.71 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 45,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,785.77/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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