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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 295.36 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 295.36 and 120.76 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 295.36 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/295.36 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 295.36 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 35,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,667.67/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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