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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.49 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.49 and 134.13 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.49 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.49 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.49 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 43,255.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,255.58/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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