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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 296.34 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 296.34 and 137.08 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 296.34 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/296.34 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 296.34 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 40,622.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622.29/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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