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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.34 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.34 and 131.18 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.34 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.34 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.34 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 38,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,742.70/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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