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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 295.26 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 295.26 and 148.62 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 295.26 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/295.26 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 295.26 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 43,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,881.54/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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