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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 296.60 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 296.60 and 140.15 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 296.60 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/296.60 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 296.60 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 41,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,568.53/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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