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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 296.55 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 296.55 and 141.26 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 296.55 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/296.55 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 296.55 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 41,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.17/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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