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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 295.81 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 295.81 and 131.41 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 295.81 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/295.81 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 295.81 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 38,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,872.43/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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