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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.53, 296.19 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.53, 296.19 and 140.97 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.53 : 296.19 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.53/296.19 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.53x = 296.19 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.53x = 41,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755.02/214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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