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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 295.44 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 295.44 and 140.44 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 295.44 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/295.44 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 295.44 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 41,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,491.59/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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