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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 296.27 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 296.27 and 144.75 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 296.27 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/296.27 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 296.27 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 42,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,884.36/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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