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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 295.66 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 295.66 and 131.35 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 295.66 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/295.66 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 295.66 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 38,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,834.94/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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