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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.15, 295.37 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.15, 295.37 and 135.48 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.15 : 295.37 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.15/295.37 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.15x = 295.37 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.15x = 40,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,017.41/214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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