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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 322.18 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 322.18 and 132.64 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 322.18 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/322.18 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 322.18 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 42,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,732.82/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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