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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 295.61 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 295.61 and 135.50 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 295.61 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/295.61 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 295.61 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 40,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,054.48/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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