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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 296.18 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 296.18 and 121.38 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 296.18 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/296.18 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 296.18 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 35,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950.63/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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