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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 321.87 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 321.87 and 133.46 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 321.87 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/321.87 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 321.87 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 42,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,956.77/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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