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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 296 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 296 and 137.04 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 296 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/296 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 296 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 40,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,563.84/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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