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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 296.37 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 296.37 and 144.73 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 296.37 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/296.37 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 296.37 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 42,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,894.00/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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