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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 295.85 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 295.85 and 136.69 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 295.85 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/295.85 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 295.85 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 40,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,439.34/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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