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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 322.38 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 322.38 and 134.31 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 322.38 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/322.38 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 322.38 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 43,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,298.86/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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