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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 295.74 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 295.74 and 131.39 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 295.74 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/295.74 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 295.74 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 38,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855.80/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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