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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 296.27 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 296.27 and 141 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 296.27 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/296.27 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 296.27 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 41,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,773.37/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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