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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 296 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 296 and 121.27 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 296 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/296 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 296 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 35,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,895.92/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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