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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 296.52 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 296.52 and 141.18 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 296.52 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/296.52 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 296.52 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 41,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,861.05/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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