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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 296.41 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 296.41 and 140.11 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 296.41 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/296.41 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 296.41 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 41,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530.01/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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