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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 296 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 296 and 136.88 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 296 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/296 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 296 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 40,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,516.48/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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