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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 295.69 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 295.69 and 140.62 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 295.69 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/295.69 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 295.69 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 41,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,579.93/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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