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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.15, 295.78 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.15, 295.78 and 140.80 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.15 : 295.78 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.15/295.78 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.15x = 295.78 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.15x = 41,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,645.82/214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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