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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 322.26 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 322.26 and 133.59 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 322.26 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/322.26 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 322.26 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 43,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050.71/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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