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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 295.35 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 295.35 and 148.50 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 295.35 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/295.35 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 295.35 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 43,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,859.48/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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