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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 295.32 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 295.32 and 140.44 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 295.32 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/295.32 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 295.32 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 41,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,474.74/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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