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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.39, 295.90 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.39, 295.90 and 135.70 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.39 : 295.90 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.39/295.90 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.39x = 295.90 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.39x = 40,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152.55/214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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