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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.83 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.83 and 135.69 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.83 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.83 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.83 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 40,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141.17/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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