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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 295.29 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 295.29 and 144.21 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 295.29 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/295.29 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 295.29 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 42,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,583.77/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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