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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.43, 295.92 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.43, 295.92 and 116.19 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.43 : 295.92 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.43/295.92 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.43x = 295.92 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.43x = 34,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,382.84/214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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