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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 321.90 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 321.90 and 142.44 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 321.90 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/321.90 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 321.90 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 45,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,851.44/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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