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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.55 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.55 and 131.27 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.55 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.55 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.55 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 38,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796.87/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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