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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 295.66 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 295.66 and 147.94 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 295.66 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/295.66 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 295.66 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 43,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739.94/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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