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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.49, 295.99 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.49, 295.99 and 135.86 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.49 : 295.99 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.49/295.99 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.49x = 295.99 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.49x = 40,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211.38/214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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