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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 321.84 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 321.84 and 133.40 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 321.84 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/321.84 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 321.84 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 42,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,933.46/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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