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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 296.12 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 296.12 and 140.86 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 296.12 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/296.12 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 296.12 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 41,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,711.46/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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