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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 296.46 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 296.46 and 141.08 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 296.46 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/296.46 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 296.46 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 41,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824.58/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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