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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 296.60 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 296.60 and 141.39 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 296.60 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/296.60 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 296.60 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 41,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,935.57/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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