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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.54 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.54 and 133.14 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.54 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.54 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.54 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 42,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,809.84/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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