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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.12 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.12 and 142.13 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.12 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.12 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.12 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 45,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,639.18/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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