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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 295.76 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 295.76 and 135.66 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 295.76 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/295.76 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 295.76 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 40,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,122.80/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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