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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 296.44 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 296.44 and 144.97 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 296.44 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/296.44 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 296.44 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 42,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,974.91/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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