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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 297.01 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 297.01 and 141.48 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 297.01 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/297.01 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 297.01 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 42,020.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,020.97/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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