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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 321.44 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 321.44 and 141.40 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 321.44 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/321.44 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 321.44 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 45,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451.17/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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