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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 295.82 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 295.82 and 116.12 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 295.82 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/295.82 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 295.82 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 34,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,351.41/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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