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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.57, 296.06 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.57, 296.06 and 121.30 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.57 : 296.06 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.57/296.06 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.57x = 296.06 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.57x = 35,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,910.73/214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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