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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 322.14 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 322.14 and 140.52 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 322.14 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/322.14 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 322.14 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 45,267.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267.11/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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