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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 296.10 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 296.10 and 148.23 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 296.10 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/296.10 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 296.10 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 43,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,890.90/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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