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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 295.92 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 295.92 and 144.66 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 295.92 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/295.92 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 295.92 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 42,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807.79/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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