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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 295.55 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 295.55 and 135.52 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 295.55 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/295.55 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 295.55 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 40,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,052.94/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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