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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.41 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.41 and 133.34 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.41 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.41 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.41 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 42,854.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854.54/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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