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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 295.50 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 295.50 and 144.48 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 295.50 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/295.50 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 295.50 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 42,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,693.84/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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