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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 295.66 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 295.66 and 131.34 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 295.66 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/295.66 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 295.66 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 38,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831.98/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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