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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.45 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.45 and 142.26 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.45 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.45 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.45 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 45,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,729.48/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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