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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.00, 295.32 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.00, 295.32 and 120.74 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.00 : 295.32 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.00/295.32 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.00x = 295.32 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.00x = 35,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,657.18/214.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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