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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 296.12 and 141.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 296.12 and 141.00 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 296.12 = 141.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/296.12 = 141.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 296.12 × 141.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 41,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,751.44/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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