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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 295.52 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 295.52 and 131.23 is: 181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 295.52 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/295.52 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 295.52 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 38,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,780.80/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.06

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