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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 295.57 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 295.57 and 140.53 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 295.57 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/295.57 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 295.57 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 41,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534.27/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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