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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.18 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.18 and 144.08 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.18 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.18 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.18 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 42,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529.53/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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