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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.00, 295.03 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.00, 295.03 and 140.29 is: 193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.00 : 295.03 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.00/295.03 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.00x = 295.03 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.00x = 41,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,387.58/214.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.40

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