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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 295.45 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 295.45 and 135.48 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 295.45 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/295.45 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 295.45 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 40,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027.57/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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