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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.10, 295.53 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.10, 295.53 and 139.42 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.10 : 295.53 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.10/295.53 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.10x = 295.53 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.10x = 41,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202.79/214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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