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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 295.84 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 295.84 and 140.76 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 295.84 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/295.84 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 295.84 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 41,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642.44/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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