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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 295.52 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 295.52 and 145.12 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 295.52 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/295.52 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 295.52 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 42,885.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885.86/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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