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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 321.76 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 321.76 and 137.62 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 321.76 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/321.76 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 321.76 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 44,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,280.96/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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