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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.49, 296.00 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.49, 296.00 and 116.25 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.49 : 296.00 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.49/296.00 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.49x = 296.00 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.49x = 34,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,408.53/214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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