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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 295.74 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 295.74 and 133.47 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 295.74 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/295.74 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 295.74 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 39,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,471.34/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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