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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.50 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.50 and 141.69 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.50 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.50 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.50 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 45,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,695.03/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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