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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 296.46 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 296.46 and 136.22 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 296.46 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/296.46 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 296.46 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 40,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382.30/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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