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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 296.37 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 296.37 and 141.27 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 296.37 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/296.37 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 296.37 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 41,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,868.19/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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