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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 295.83 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 295.83 and 131.52 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 295.83 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/295.83 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 295.83 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 38,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,908.05/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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