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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 296.04 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 296.04 and 144.48 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 296.04 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/296.04 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 296.04 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 42,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771.86/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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