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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 295.65 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 295.65 and 140.67 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 295.65 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/295.65 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 295.65 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 41,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,589.09/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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