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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.08 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.08 and 138.32 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.08 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.08 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.08 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 44,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,411.79/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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