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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 296.03 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 296.03 and 116.27 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 296.03 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/296.03 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 296.03 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 34,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,418.46/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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