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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 295.44 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 295.44 and 140.48 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 295.44 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/295.44 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 295.44 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 41,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,503.41/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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