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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.47 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.47 and 135.43 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.47 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.47 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.47 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 40,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015.50/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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