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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.08 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.08 and 141.90 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.08 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.08 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.08 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 45,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,703.15/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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