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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 296.34 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 296.34 and 141.12 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 296.34 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/296.34 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 296.34 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 41,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,819.50/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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