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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.33, 295.76 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.33, 295.76 and 131.42 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.33 : 295.76 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.33/295.76 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.33x = 295.76 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.33x = 38,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868.12/214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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