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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 296.06 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 296.06 and 136.88 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 296.06 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/296.06 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 296.06 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 40,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,524.69/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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