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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 294.14 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 294.14 and 144.12 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 294.14 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/294.14 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 294.14 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 42,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,391.46/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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