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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 296.04 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 296.04 and 181.24 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 296.04 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/296.04 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 296.04 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 53,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,654.29/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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