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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.32, 295.96 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.32, 295.96 and 140.72 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.32 : 295.96 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.32/295.96 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.32x = 295.96 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.32x = 41,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,647.49/214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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