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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 321.67 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 321.67 and 133.41 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 321.67 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/321.67 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 321.67 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 42,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,913.99/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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