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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 322.57 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 322.57 and 137.98 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 322.57 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/322.57 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 322.57 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 44,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508.21/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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