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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.93 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.93 and 133.50 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.93 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.93 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.93 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 42,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,977.66/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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