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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 296.36 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 296.36 and 136.13 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 296.36 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/296.36 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 296.36 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 40,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,343.50/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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