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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 295.34 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 295.34 and 140.51 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 295.34 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/295.34 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 295.34 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 41,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498.26/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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