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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 295.97 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 295.97 and 137.01 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 295.97 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/295.97 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 295.97 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 40,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,550.85/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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