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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 295.66 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 295.66 and 116.01 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 295.66 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/295.66 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 295.66 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 34,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298.04/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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