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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 295.65 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 295.65 and 148.84 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 295.65 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/295.65 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 295.65 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 44,003.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003.81/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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