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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 320.95 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 320.95 and 132.11 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 320.95 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/320.95 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 320.95 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 42,398.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,398.77/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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