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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 296 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 296 and 144.55 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 296 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/296 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 296 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 42,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,786.80/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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