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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.32 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.32 and 133.80 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.32 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.32 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.32 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 43,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,126.42/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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