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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 295.49 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 295.49 and 135.43 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 295.49 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/295.49 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 295.49 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 40,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,017.81/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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