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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 295.89 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 295.89 and 121.18 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 295.89 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/295.89 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 295.89 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 35,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854.47/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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