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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 295.41 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 295.41 and 140.27 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 295.41 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/295.41 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 295.41 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 41,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,437.16/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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