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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.87, 296.33 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.87, 296.33 and 136.10 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.87 : 296.33 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.87/296.33 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.87x = 296.33 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.87x = 40,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,328.91/214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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