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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 321.24 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 321.24 and 133.10 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 321.24 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/321.24 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 321.24 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 42,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,755.44/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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