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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 321.60 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 321.60 and 133.40 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 321.60 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/321.60 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 321.60 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 42,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,901.44/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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