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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 296.68 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 296.68 and 141.18 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 296.68 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/296.68 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 296.68 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 41,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,885.28/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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