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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 321.96 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 321.96 and 133.94 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 321.96 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/321.96 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 321.96 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 43,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,123.32/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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