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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 296.52 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 296.52 and 136.24 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 296.52 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/296.52 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 296.52 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 40,397.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,397.88/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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