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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 295.62 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 295.62 and 144.32 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 295.62 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/295.62 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 295.62 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 42,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,663.88/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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