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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 295.35 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 295.35 and 131.17 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 295.35 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/295.35 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 295.35 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 38,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738.93/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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