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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 296.06 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 296.06 and 140.88 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 296.06 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/296.06 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 296.06 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 41,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708.23/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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