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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 295.91 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 295.91 and 148.37 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 295.91 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/295.91 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 295.91 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 43,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,903.42/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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