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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 295.43 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 295.43 and 131.16 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 295.43 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/295.43 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 295.43 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 38,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748.60/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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