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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 295.53 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 295.53 and 148.05 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 295.53 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/295.53 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 295.53 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 43,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752.66/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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