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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.02 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.02 and 142.56 is: 213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.02 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.02 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.02 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 45,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,907.17/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.60

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