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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 295.90 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 295.90 and 140.96 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 295.90 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/295.90 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 295.90 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 41,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,709.58/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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