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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 295.53 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 295.53 and 136.50 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 295.53 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/295.53 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 295.53 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 40,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,339.85/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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