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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 295.36 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 295.36 and 140.39 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 295.36 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/295.36 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 295.36 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 41,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,465.59/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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