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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 296.76 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 296.76 and 136.36 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 296.76 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/296.76 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 296.76 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 40,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,466.19/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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