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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 295.36 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 295.36 and 136.52 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 295.36 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/295.36 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 295.36 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 40,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322.55/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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