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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 295.89 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 295.89 and 148.86 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 295.89 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/295.89 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 295.89 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 44,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046.19/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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