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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 296.00 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 296.00 and 148.28 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 296.00 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/296.00 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 296.00 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 43,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,888.66/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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