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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 321.87 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 321.87 and 133.39 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 321.87 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/321.87 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 321.87 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 42,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,932.63/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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