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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 296.28 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 296.28 and 137.14 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 296.28 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/296.28 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 296.28 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 40,631.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,631.84/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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