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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 295.44 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 295.44 and 131.32 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 295.44 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/295.44 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 295.44 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 38,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797.18/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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