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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 295.40 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 295.40 and 120.80 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 295.40 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/295.40 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 295.40 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 35,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682.24/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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