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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 295.36 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 295.36 and 120.78 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 295.36 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/295.36 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 295.36 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 35,673.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,673.03/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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