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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 322.37 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 322.37 and 132.37 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 322.37 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/322.37 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 322.37 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 42,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669.84/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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