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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 295.68 and 136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 295.68 and 136.63 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 295.68 = 136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/295.68 = 136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 295.68 × 136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 40,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,398.76/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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