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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 295.23 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 295.23 and 144.16 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 295.23 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/295.23 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 295.23 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 42,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,559.35/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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