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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 321.84 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 321.84 and 133.60 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 321.84 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/321.84 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 321.84 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 42,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,997.82/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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