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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.53 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.53 and 140.50 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.53 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.53 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.53 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 41,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,521.63/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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