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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 295.56 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 295.56 and 148.68 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 295.56 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/295.56 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 295.56 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 43,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,943.86/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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