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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 295.91 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 295.91 and 140.82 is: 194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 295.91 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/295.91 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 295.91 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 41,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,669.34/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.36

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