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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 296.60 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 296.60 and 132.05 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 296.60 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/296.60 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 296.60 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 39,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166.03/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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