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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.39, 295.98 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.39, 295.98 and 148.78 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.39 : 295.98 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.39/295.98 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.39x = 295.98 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.39x = 44,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,035.16/214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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