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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 295.28 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 295.28 and 144.96 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 295.28 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/295.28 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 295.28 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 42,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803.79/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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