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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 295.93 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 295.93 and 135.78 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 295.93 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/295.93 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 295.93 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 40,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,182.55/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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