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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.12 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.12 and 133.47 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.12 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.12 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.12 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 42,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,859.89/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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