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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 295.76 and 148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 295.76 and 148.00 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 295.76 = 148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/295.76 = 148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 295.76 × 148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 43,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,770.26/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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