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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 321.60 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 321.60 and 133.35 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 321.60 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/321.60 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 321.60 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 42,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885.36/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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