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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 297.14 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 297.14 and 140.56 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 297.14 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/297.14 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 297.14 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 41,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,766.00/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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