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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.09, 295.39 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.09, 295.39 and 144.18 is: 198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.09 : 295.39 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.09/295.39 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.09x = 295.39 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.09x = 42,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,590.62/214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.94

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