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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 295.53 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 295.53 and 140.40 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 295.53 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/295.53 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 295.53 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 41,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,492.41/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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