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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 322.13 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 322.13 and 137.51 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 322.13 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/322.13 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 322.13 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 44,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,294.60/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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