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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 295.65 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 295.65 and 131.29 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 295.65 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/295.65 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 295.65 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 38,814.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,814.84/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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