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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 295.73 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 295.73 and 144.33 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 295.73 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/295.73 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 295.73 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 42,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,681.99/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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