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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 296.42 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 296.42 and 144.83 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 296.42 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/296.42 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 296.42 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 42,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,929.78/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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