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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 296.18 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 296.18 and 135.95 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 296.18 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/296.18 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 296.18 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 40,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263.51/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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