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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 295.68 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 295.68 and 131.31 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 295.68 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/295.68 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 295.68 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 38,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825.74/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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