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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 295.37 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 295.37 and 131.09 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 295.37 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/295.37 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 295.37 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 38,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,718.90/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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