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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 296.73 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 296.73 and 141.31 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 296.73 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/296.73 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 296.73 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 41,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,931.29/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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