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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.49, 296.12 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.49, 296.12 and 141.01 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.49 : 296.12 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.49/296.12 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.49x = 296.12 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.49x = 41,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755.49/214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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