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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 295.28 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 295.28 and 148.56 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 295.28 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/295.28 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 295.28 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 43,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,866.80/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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