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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 296.40 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 296.40 and 137.16 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 296.40 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/296.40 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 296.40 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 40,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,654.22/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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