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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 295.86 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 295.86 and 148.77 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 295.86 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/295.86 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 295.86 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 44,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015.09/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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