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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 295.44 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 295.44 and 136.56 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 295.44 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/295.44 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 295.44 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 40,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,345.29/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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