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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 296.34 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 296.34 and 136.11 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 296.34 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/296.34 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 296.34 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 40,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334.84/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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