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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.00, 295.31 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.00, 295.31 and 120.75 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.00 : 295.31 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.00/295.31 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.00x = 295.31 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.00x = 35,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,657.88/214.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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