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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 295.49 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 295.49 and 131.19 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 295.49 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/295.49 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 295.49 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 38,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,766.12/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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