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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 296.34 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 296.34 and 141.05 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 296.34 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/296.34 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 296.34 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 41,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,798.76/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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