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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 321.46 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 321.46 and 133.32 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 321.46 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/321.46 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 321.46 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 42,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856.71/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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