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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.54 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.54 and 142.45 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.54 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.54 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.54 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 45,803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,803.37/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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