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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 295.36 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 295.36 and 140.50 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 295.36 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/295.36 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 295.36 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 41,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498.08/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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