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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 321.94 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 321.94 and 133.60 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 321.94 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/321.94 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 321.94 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 43,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,011.18/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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