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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.52 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.52 and 140.55 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.52 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.52 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.52 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 41,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534.63/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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