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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 295.30 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 295.30 and 131.13 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 295.30 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/295.30 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 295.30 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 38,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,721.49/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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