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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 321.44 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 321.44 and 133.40 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 321.44 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/321.44 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 321.44 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 42,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,880.10/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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