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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 295.75 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 295.75 and 144.50 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 295.75 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/295.75 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 295.75 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 42,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735.88/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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