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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 295.61 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 295.61 and 147.69 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 295.61 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/295.61 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 295.61 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 43,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,657.90/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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