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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 296.73 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 296.73 and 141.48 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 296.73 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/296.73 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 296.73 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 41,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,981.94/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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