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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 296.47 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 296.47 and 141.30 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 296.47 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/296.47 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 296.47 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 41,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.48/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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