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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 295.03 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 295.03 and 140.25 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 295.03 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/295.03 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 295.03 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 41,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377.96/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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