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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 295.70 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 295.70 and 140.60 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 295.70 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/295.70 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 295.70 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 41,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575.42/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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