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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.05 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.05 and 133.61 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.05 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.05 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.05 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 43,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,029.10/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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