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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 321.38 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 321.38 and 137.18 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 321.38 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/321.38 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 321.38 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 44,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084.62/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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