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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.97, 296.73 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.97, 296.73 and 144.98 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.97 : 296.73 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.97/296.73 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.97x = 296.73 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.97x = 43,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019.92/214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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