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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 295.47 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 295.47 and 131.20 is: 181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 295.47 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/295.47 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 295.47 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 38,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,765.66/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.05

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