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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 295.75 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 295.75 and 144.40 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 295.75 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/295.75 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 295.75 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 42,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,706.30/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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