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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 296.37 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 296.37 and 140.01 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 296.37 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/296.37 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 296.37 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 41,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,494.76/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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