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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 295.38 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 295.38 and 144.10 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 295.38 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/295.38 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 295.38 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 42,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565.00/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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