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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.77 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.77 and 137.94 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.77 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.77 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.77 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 44,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522.89/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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