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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 295.70 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 295.70 and 131.36 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 295.70 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/295.70 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 295.70 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 38,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,841.02/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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