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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 322.01 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 322.01 and 132.43 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 322.01 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/322.01 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 322.01 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 42,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,645.45/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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