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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.03, 295.51 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.03, 295.51 and 140.42 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.03 : 295.51 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.03/295.51 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.03x = 295.51 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.03x = 41,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,495.51/214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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