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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 296.58 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 296.58 and 141.24 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 296.58 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/296.58 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 296.58 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 41,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,888.96/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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