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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 296.50 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 296.50 and 116.61 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 296.50 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/296.50 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 296.50 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 34,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,576.26/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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