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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 322.02 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 322.02 and 137.79 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 322.02 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/322.02 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 322.02 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 44,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,371.14/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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