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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 295.47 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 295.47 and 144.12 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 295.47 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/295.47 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 295.47 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 42,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,583.14/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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