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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.27, 295.63 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.27, 295.63 and 135.54 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.27 : 295.63 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.27/295.63 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.27x = 295.63 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.27x = 40,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,069.35/214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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