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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 322.26 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 322.26 and 133.84 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 322.26 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/322.26 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 322.26 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 43,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,131.28/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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