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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.34 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.34 and 131.13 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.34 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.34 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.34 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 38,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727.03/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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