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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 295.95 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 295.95 and 134.82 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 295.95 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/295.95 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 295.95 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 39,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,899.98/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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