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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.32, 295.56 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.32, 295.56 and 140.70 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.32 : 295.56 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.32/295.56 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.32x = 295.56 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.32x = 41,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,585.29/214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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