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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 322.43 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 322.43 and 132.71 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 322.43 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/322.43 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 322.43 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 42,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,790.88/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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