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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 296.62 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 296.62 and 145.02 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 296.62 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/296.62 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 296.62 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 43,015.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015.83/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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