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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 295.94 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 295.94 and 135.84 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 295.94 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/295.94 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 295.94 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 40,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,200.49/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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