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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 296.19 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 296.19 and 121.37 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 296.19 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/296.19 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 296.19 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 35,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,948.87/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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