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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 296.07 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 296.07 and 135.90 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 296.07 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/296.07 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 296.07 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 40,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235.91/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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