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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.00, 295.43 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.00, 295.43 and 135.34 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.00 : 295.43 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.00/295.43 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.00x = 295.43 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.00x = 39,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,982.08/214.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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