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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 295.50 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 295.50 and 131.23 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 295.50 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/295.50 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 295.50 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 38,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,778.47/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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