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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 296.64 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 296.64 and 137.16 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 296.64 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/296.64 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 296.64 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 40,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.14/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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