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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 294.91 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 294.91 and 148.46 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 294.91 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/294.91 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 294.91 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 43,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,780.49/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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