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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 295.29 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 295.29 and 136.44 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 295.29 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/295.29 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 295.29 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 40,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,289.37/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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