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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.80 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.80 and 148.86 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.80 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.80 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.80 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 44,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,032.79/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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