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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 296.39 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 296.39 and 137.09 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 296.39 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/296.39 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 296.39 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 40,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632.11/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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