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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 296.67 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 296.67 and 141.31 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 296.67 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/296.67 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 296.67 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 41,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,922.44/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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