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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 321.74 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 321.74 and 133.50 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 321.74 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/321.74 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 321.74 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 42,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,952.29/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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