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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 295.68 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 295.68 and 131.33 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 295.68 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/295.68 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 295.68 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 38,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831.65/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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