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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 295.49 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 295.49 and 136.61 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 295.49 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/295.49 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 295.49 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 40,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,365.75/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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