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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 296.46 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 296.46 and 136.25 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 296.46 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/296.46 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 296.46 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 40,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390.51/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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