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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 295.65 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 295.65 and 140.52 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 295.65 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/295.65 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 295.65 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 41,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,544.74/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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