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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 295.73 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 295.73 and 121.04 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 295.73 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/295.73 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 295.73 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 35,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795.85/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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