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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 321.98 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 321.98 and 146.27 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 321.98 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/321.98 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 321.98 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 47,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,096.09/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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