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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 295.50 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 295.50 and 140.55 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 295.50 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/295.50 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 295.50 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 41,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,532.53/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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