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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 296.15 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 296.15 and 116.36 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 296.15 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/296.15 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 296.15 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 34,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,460.82/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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