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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 295.97 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 295.97 and 144.62 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 295.97 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/295.97 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 295.97 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 42,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803.20/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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