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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.10, 295.29 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.10, 295.29 and 144.14 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.10 : 295.29 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.10/295.29 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.10x = 295.29 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.10x = 42,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,563.10/214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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