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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 296.35 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 296.35 and 135.99 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 296.35 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/296.35 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 296.35 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 40,301.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301.41/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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